At least 18 people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday after a portion of the under-construction flyover, being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Bridge Corporation, collapsed at around 4 pm. A minibus, four cars and about 8-10 two-wheelers were crushed in the incident.

Varanasi: Rescue operations underway at the site where an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi on May 15, 2018&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspIANS

New Delhi: In a shameful incident, families of the Varanasi flyover collapse victims were charged Rs 200 to get bodies from a mortuary. At least 18 people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday after a portion of the flyover being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Bridge Corporation Limited, collapsed at around 4 pm. A minibus, four cars, and 8-10 two-wheelers were crushed in the incident.

Being criticised for the horrific incident, Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on Wednesday said that a sweeper at the Banaras Hindu University mortuary has been held for allegedly charging Rs 200 from families for handing over the bodies of the victims. News agency PTI mentioned an official as saying that the Class IV employee had allegedly sought a bribe from the families of two victims.

An FIR has been registered against Banarasi at the Lanka Police Station as per the directive issued by District Magistrate Yogeshwar Ram Mishra. He has been suspended.

The road where the tragic incident took place leads to the Varanasi-Allahabad highway. The 2,261-metre bridge was being built at a cost of Rs 129 crore by the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Limited.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate the mishap and submit a report within 48 hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was elected as MP from Varanasi, said that he was “extremely saddened” by the deaths.

"Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected," Modi tweeted.

Varanasi flyover collapse: Fruadster charges Rs 200 each to kin of dead to handover bodies from BHU mortuary Description:At least 18 people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday after a portion of the under-construction flyover, being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Bridge Corporation, collapsed at around 4 pm. A minibus, four cars and about 8-10 two-wheelers were crushed in the incident.Times Now